Cap rate has been a quick way to take the temperature on my ROI of the my funds in the purchase and it's return as an investment, without clouding it with all the other moving parts.At the same time, cash-on-cash interests me less, as mine isn't particularly impressive.

Combination of truck docks, small size, Low roof/low doors, large office space too big or small- tied to a warehouse, looks like an elevator shaft on the roof. 

The upstairs (~1000 sq ft) is heated by 3 electric baseboard heaters and has been at a pleasant temperature at all times of day.The plan for the downstairs ADU (also ~1000 sq ft) was to do a combination of baseboard heaters and the existing system, however the existing system is not working and my contractor says was not installed properly.

Unused factories and warehouses in industrial areas can also be re-vamped for housing.

We did two things: ordered some stuff delivered to our primary residence (TVs, kitchen items, etc bought during a Prime Day sale) and transported it to our STR via a Penske truck, and then ordered the majority of furniture from a store near our STR.I recommend buying local to your STR if they can store your furniture in their warehouse until you're ready to move in. 

Shopping centers, single-tenant buildings, apartment complexes, office, warehouse, etc.

Insulating the side of the foundation as is shown in this drawing (which may not be 100% of what you have, but illustrates the point) is also a temperature control strategy.

Looking to connect with other members doing commercial office/warehouse deals in WA state under $750K.

Check out rentometer.com for a quick temperature of the rental market in the area of your choice.My goals is for one months gross rent to equal 2% of the purchase price for the property.

I could see Chicago being a great play if they are able to solve their crime problem, and as global temperatures rise, the weather will become more ideal with time.